Cu-Catalyzed Electrophilic Disulfur Transfer: Synthesis of Unsymmetrical Disulfides

Org Lett. 2018 Jul 6;20(13):3829-3832. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.8b01418. Epub 2018 Jun 19.

Abstract

An efficient electrophilic persulfuration reaction leading to unsymmetrical disulfides and polysulfides has been developed. Various nucleophiles, including aryl boronic acids, β-keto esters, and thiols, can be used as substrates. The notable features of this method include very simple and practical conditions, general scope, and inexpensive copper catalysts.

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  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't